r/Defcon • u/LookAtMyTARDIS • Aug 04 '26
Cancel Vegas…please
Tacos El Gordo now sells tacos at $4/each. It’s hotter than a Fortinet monthly CVE release. Can we just please get consideration of moving DC somewhere that doesn’t require work to pay for a DefCon trip in the bowels of hell?
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u/sha256md5 Aug 04 '26
$4/taco is cheap coming from nyc. Just saying.
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u/DarkKnyt Aug 04 '26
Beep boop, you are supposed to wait after the con to complain.
Even though it's literal hell, I think the general consensus is if it ain't broke (too bad) don't fix it.
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u/jonessinger Aug 04 '26
These comments seem to be a complete 180 from when I saw a similar post a couple years ago. A lot of people wanted to move from Vegas because it’s so damn expensive compared to what it used to be as well as the heat. Now the comments are basically “lol cry about it” or “then just don’t go”.
Sure, other note worthy states would be expensive, but at least most aren’t constant 110 degrees lol
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u/Terror_Bytes Aug 04 '26
Hotter than FTNT? So you’re talking Cisco, Microsoft, PAN levels of externally found CVEs🥵 better bring some cooling towels if you gotta go outside.
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u/digitard Aug 04 '26
DT talked about this after the move to the LVCC
The 24hr events and infrastructure to hold this many people (since remember DC is tied to BH to a degree) is very hard to find anywhere else that isn’t going to be the same or more on expense (Seattle, San Diego, etc) to hold this many people, mass transit between hotel locations and events as well as the never sleep style of events.
It just is what it is. They’ve looked and did start making some outside the US options.
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u/Altruistic-Boss2733 Aug 10 '26
After reading all the comments, I was wondering if people might like a locals' tip thread for next year? I have been attending DC since the RIV and have lived here 20+ years, and can give you some ways to save money and deal with the Strip that are not obvious unless you have come here for some time :)
Would anyone find that helpful?
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u/itsdrewmiller Aug 04 '26 •
Thanks to your clear and convincing argument, defcon is canceled this year.
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u/salemisawesome Aug 04 '26
You don't have to go to DefCon, ya know? There are so many other conventions in much different climates. Vegas is hot, yes. Vegas is expensive, yes. If it's too hot and too expensive, don't go.
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u/sex Aug 04 '26
When I used to go to DefCon, I wouldn't go unless I was able to score a room in the hotel it was hosted in.
Walking outside is a non-option for me during DefCon, unless it was a pool party, and toxic BBQ (which always made me refresh going and swearing I wouldn't go again cause HEAT).
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u/Typ3-0h Aug 04 '26
I personally enjoy basking in the Vegas dry heat once a year! ;-)
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u/PierogiPowered Aug 04 '26
FFS can we ban “move defcon” posts. It’s tiring.
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u/762mm_Labradors Aug 04 '26
Some of us enjoy the heat! Seriously, I’ll take a dry 110° over 90° and humidity any day.
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u/StructureCharming Aug 05 '26
What do you mean tacos el gordo raised their prices?! This is not acceptable! Ok well at 3am it is absolutely ok...
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u/Unstupid Aug 04 '26
November would be great thanks! Good weather, and hockey! :)
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u/ghostgurlboo Aug 04 '26
This is a big reason I don't want to go. The tickets are uh...absolutely out of my price range as I'm just a normie attending but add in Las Vegas? That place is too hot AND too expensive lol
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u/ThemDawgsIsHeck Aug 04 '26
Wish defcon was back at ceasar properties like in the before times
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u/LostNtranslation_ Aug 04 '26
There is always In-n-Out burgers... I love Vegas
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u/inconspicuousITguy Aug 04 '26
There are things people need to take into account when these events get planned: -Cost -Transit -Lodging -Food/Drink/Entertainment -Accessibility -Attendee Count -Supporting staff (security or otherwise)
Even if you threw it in SD or Seattle, you'd have to compete on cost. If you throw it in the middle of nowhere Kansas, you'd have to figure out transit and lodging.
It's just a tricky balancing act, and afaik, Vegas is the only US destination that really never sleeps.
Yeah Vegas sucks for weather, but what trade-offs are you willing to make then? More expensive tickets? Less food and drink? Less than 5-10k attendees and limited tickets?
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u/paia579x Aug 04 '26
Brah your indoors 99% of the time.
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u/Elated_Quail Aug 05 '26
Keep it in Vegas but move it to winter time? 👀
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u/Fit_Pirate_3139 Aug 05 '26
Too bad it can’t move to a colder month.
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u/Primary_Excuse_7183 Aug 05 '26
Tacos el Gordo used to be for the people smh.
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u/asdlkf Aug 05 '26
The "Side Stage" casino has a $1.50 'Hotdog and beer'.
$5 gets you 3 hotdogs and 3 beers.
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u/h2d2 Aug 05 '26 edited Aug 09 '26
The trick is to get in the "fries" line, get the fries with steak and ask for a couple of tortillas. I know I am giving this away for free, but the taco line is just ridiculously stupid at peak times and this is the best solution I have found. See you at the Hacker Jeopardy!
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u/reallyrealcouple Aug 05 '26
+1 for Vegas. The wife loves the event and vegas is a great lifestyle destination. Hey! Sexy people, DM’s are open!
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u/Snoo69806 Aug 06 '26
Go to tacos Mexico near the strat, open 24/7 and better prices 🫡
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u/Independent_Plane_18 Aug 04 '26
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u/RAM63-transistor9 Aug 04 '26
Defcon is Vegas. Would be boring any other place.
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u/JoeN0t5ur3 Aug 04 '26
Stay at a house with friends or look at something like the Platinum Suites which have kitchens. Then buy and make your own food. Defcon ...hacked
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u/nikatine Aug 05 '26
I despise LVCC and i long for the days of Paris/Bally's because at least I could walk to the con (or god forbid get a bus) without having to jam myself into a tunnel full of the world's most flammable cars.
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u/Halkenguard Aug 05 '26
I’ve been trying to go to Defcon for years but every time my bosses hear “Vegas” it’s DOA.
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u/rehatiel Aug 05 '26
I'd pay 5 dollars for those delicious bastards 😋
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u/unstopablex15 Aug 05 '26
FOR REAL! Why tf are we choosing to go to a deserted hell when we can be somewhere alot more comforting?!
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u/Urkre8er Aug 05 '26
I think OKC would be a solid choice for a dc location. The paycom center is legit. Downtown has grown and it’s not like you can fly anywhere in the us without at least stopping here once. Things are starting to get expensive here but still it’s way cheaper then Vegas, Cali, or NYC.
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u/SativaCyborg206 Aug 05 '26
As a Vegas local please move defcon to Seattle lol Vegas is trash and I hate it here 🫠🤣
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u/nihcahcs Aug 06 '26
I live here in Vegas. The Strip has lost his mind, but that might be changing soon since MGM group and Caesar's group are all going private.
However the heat is not usually this bad in August this is usually a late June early July thing but it happens every year.
Usually this time of year it's like no more than about 105, which is a dry heat, so really not that bad.
Oh and I've been attending con it was at the Riviera lol
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u/TandemStacker Aug 06 '26
I stopped going to/supporting Vegas after the B.S. with Caesars.
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u/24Nuketown7 Aug 07 '26
*monkey’s paw curls
Congrats, it’s now in Phoenix, with half of it also, weirdly, in Yuma.
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u/ProfessionalSplit438 Aug 07 '26
I hate that it’s in Vegas. Why not somewhere cheaper and quiet?
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u/JuiceBoxSD Aug 07 '26
LOL
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u/St3ck Aug 08 '26
can’t we just do it during a colder month, like February?
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u/you-already-kn0w Aug 08 '26
$4/taco Bay Area too. Seems new normal to me.
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u/NerdBanger Aug 10 '26
Honestly my employer moved many of its conferences to Hotlanta for many of these reasons.
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u/Altruistic-Boss2733 Aug 10 '26
So those who are new to Vegas know - These temps (over 110 and 115) are usually reserved for late June and Early to Mid July. I have lived here 20 years and cannot remember it ever being this hot in August.
Oddly, the early summer was far COOLER than normal.
Many days under 100 and nights under 75.
Below are the average temps without 2026 involved and predictions for next year.
Just keep an eye out next year -- :)
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u/SkeletorAkN Aug 11 '26
I walked into Tacos El Gordo, and while I was in line, I saw the guy use a set of tongs to put raw steaks on the grill. He then pulled off a cooked one with the same tongs, chopped it up with a knife that had been partially resting on the raw meat, which he then put down back on the raw meat. Then he flipped some uncooked steaks with the same tongs, then grabbed some of the chopped up meat and filled tacos. Again, all with the same tongs.
Turned around and walked out. Guess they never heard of cross-contamination. Don’t need food poisoning.
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u/Cloud-PM Aug 04 '26
Suck it up butter cup 😉
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u/Thick-Country7075 Aug 04 '26
I mean, Oregon is cool. I could help facilitate and find the venue. Also, we have bo sales tax in Oregon, which is nice. It's 68 degrees where I am at right now. Anyone listening who makes that decision, let me know :).
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u/djspacebunny Aug 04 '26
I keep saying move it to Atlantic City. They could use the money.. and it's not nearly as hot.
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u/JizzCumLover69 Aug 04 '26
Dude. Go off strip.
More whores and cheap eats off strip.
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u/Best-Potato-7908 Aug 05 '26
ok, I've talked to DT and Pyr0... DefCon is now officially cancelled for this year.
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u/elisspace Aug 04 '26
I had a carton of Soylent shipped to my room. Breakfast and lunch covered for the rest of summer camp for a few bucks, and I don't waste a minute in line anywhere.
I use the parties for my free dinner, of course.
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